Joey Hix Obituary

Hix, Joey, age 67, owner of Floor Decor floor coverings died in her home in Huntington Beach on Saturday, March 29, 2008, with her loved ones by her side following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 1, 1940 in Sewickley, PA to the late Mildred Louise Lewis and John Edward McAlister. After the family moved out West to California in the early 1950s, she attended and graduated from Fullerton Union High School. In the early 1970s she and her husband began building a successful floor coverings business and Joey continued to manage the business after his death in 1990 until 2005 when she was diagnosed. Joey traveled all over the world, loved opera and was a voracious reader. She was a beautiful person, both inside and out and will be dearly missed. Joey is survived by her son, Michael, and his partner, Bryan Rogers; granddaughter, Bronwyn and all her friends. Funeral services for Joey Hix will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 5 at Loma Vista Memorial Park, 701 E. Bastanchury Rd. in Fullerton. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 4 at the Loma Vista Mausoleum.

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Published by Orange County Register on Apr. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joey Hix

11 Entries

Dayna Franco

April 20, 2008

I'm JoEllyn's little sister. That was what I was known as to all of her friends in school and I wore it proudly. I adored her. She was beautiful, smart, fun, and talented. She is missed by all that knew her. I have missed her everyday.

Linda (KING) Herrell

April 9, 2008

I remember JoEllen from Fullerton High School. She was a very beautiful girl and very friendly. I am glad she did so well in her life. MY prayers go out to her family. I know she will be greatly Missed.

William Grigsby

April 7, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Duane Foster

April 6, 2008

Joey will be greatly missed by all of her classmates. I remember her as a pretty and vivacious young woman who always had a smile for everyone.

Diane (Lady Di) from New York

April 5, 2008

I have known Joey since 1985. Sadly, I met her only once in person. But, the time we spent on our lengthy telephone calls were a pleasure. I loved her like a family member and will never forget her. I will miss our chats and the many laughs we shared. My condolences go out to Michael, Bronwyn and Bryan and all the rest of her children and grandchildren. Michael, I am always here for you...just a phone call away.

DyAnna Brooks

April 4, 2008

Dear friends and family of JoEllen,
Tho I have not seen her since we graduated, I have such fond memories of our loved one, she was always so sweet and giving, loving and helpful.
Sincerly, DyAnna (Tinker) Brooks

Penny Webster-Scholten

April 3, 2008

Though our paths never met after graduating from high school, I remember Joe Ellyn as an attractive, vivacious, and friendly teenager. That image remains with me still. I extend my sympathy to Michael, Bryan, and Bronwyn. May the happy memories of all the yesterdays ease the sorrow you feel today.

Danielle Larman

April 3, 2008

Joey Hix was my grandmother. She will be remembered and loved by her friends and family. She was also survived by her daughter Jana, other son Steve, and seven other grandchildren. One of my memories of her was when she would watch me at Floor Decor and let me play in the carpet samples, we always had a good time together. My condolences to Mike, Bryan, and Bronwyn.

Winnie (Sumner) Fiandaca

April 3, 2008

To Joey's family: We were classmates at Fullerton Union High School, graduating in 1958. I have not seen her since, although we did exchange a few emails a few years ago. When I think of her, she is always smiling. I remember her as a happy teen with only good things to say about others. This is how I remember her. My deepest sympathies go to her family and friends.

Vicki Weber

April 3, 2008

To Michael,Bryan and Bronwyn ,My heart and love goes out to you as Joey was a great friend to me. We shared many different challenges in our lives and we were there for each other through thick and thin all the joys and sorrows. She will be greatly missed . Michael she loved you so much words can not express them and said you were the love of her life and best son anyone could ever ask for and also to Bryan and her granddaughter .She Loved you very much also and only had kind words so say about you. In deepest sympothy and may you always have many Blessings coming your way. Love ,Vicki Weber
If you need any help please let me know and I will come over and help.

Nan Templeton

April 2, 2008

To Joey's family:
I am so sorry to read of Joey's passing. I first met Joey over 30 years ago when she was working at Alpha Beta and then after she and Ron started their carpet business - I started doing business with them.
I lost touch with her over the past few years.
Hang onto the wonderful memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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